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Record ID 237719
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Cook's Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Cook's Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
[Collection of Voyages]
Language: English .
Number of borrowings: 3
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 237710
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 237728
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Russell's Modern Europe v. 2
Borrowed: 1798/6/30 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Russell's Modern Eruope
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe. With an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society. From the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his son. A new edition, carefully corrected. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T114188
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/6/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 237695
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237713
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
World Displayed v. 9
Borrowed: 1798/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237716
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/3/21 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 237722
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Cook's Collection of Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1798/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Cook's Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
[Collection of Voyages]
Language: English .
Number of borrowings: 3
Borrowed: 1798/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 237701
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
World Displayed v. 25
Borrowed: 1797/12/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 25
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237704
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1798/1/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237689
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 6
Borrowed: 1797/10/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 721 times in 469 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1797/10/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 237698
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1797/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237725
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Campbells' Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1798/6/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1798/6/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 237692
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/11/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237707
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Cook's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1798/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Swell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1798/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Swell
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3